Well, I finally got drawn for a MN Bear tag and want to fill the tag with something "cute". I think this will fit the bill. It is a JP Sauer underlever single shot with set triggers and express sights chambered in 32-40. The shot should be 50 yards or less so I am hoping I can see the sights in low light conditions. I hope to get it to the range in the next day or two. At 4.5 pounds it should be "fun" off the bench. As "One eyed trapper" says, "Pain is just an intense form of pleasure".

I’m jealous. Fine looking weapon

I have a friend who hunts bear with a similar single shot rifle chambered 45-70. He's killed quite a few bear with it. None farther than 30 yards according to him.

Bonus points on the cool factor for sure.

I have to wonder what is the logic of express sights , with a set trigger ?

but a nice looking gun

knock em dead

That is a beauty!! Good luck in the hunt and hoping to see your success..

My guess is that it is a European "Stalking Rifle". The flip up long range sight is marked "200".

Happy for You!

Get a big un'

that makes more sense , a near fast and far precise

Nice,every bear I've shot has been with my bow.My last bear tag, my nerve was so screwed up I couldn't shoot my bow,left arm nerve.So I used my brother's 450 it worked well....It will be at least 2 more years before I draw again that bear will be shot with my cross bow left arm nerve's are still really bad.Good luck with your new toy,here's to a death moan if it happens I only get one in five to moan.

I have never hunted them intentionally before but I have got a bunch of advice from some very experienced Bear hunters. I have started saving up Green Treated lumber scraps as bait. It must work because they really enjoy eating the stairs off my deer stands each year.

Bumping this up to be by the bear camera thread.

So that’s a pretty awesome rifle, 160. I’ve always been intrigued by that caliber. Good luck filling your tag.

I hope you shoot that slobasaurus with that rifle!

Chris

Nice rifle.
Sharpen the knives.

Nice gun in a classic Duke calibre. 4.5lbs is 1lb lighter than the Christiansen Arm Ridgline 7mmRM I picked up the other day……picked it up in my hands, didn’t buy it yet…lol

Nice looking rifle. How does that compare to a 30-30 or .308. Or is it straight wall.

It is tapered slightly but basically a straight wall similar to 38-55 with ballistics similar to a stout 357 mag load. It is an old caliber and far from a hot rod but when you punch 165 grains through the boiler room I doubt they will go too far.

Fine looking rifle.
Nice to see WOOD again.

As to the pressure treated lumber for "bait"...

Someone actually READ what was posted? WOW!